Osmoreceptors Appear to

question 145

Multiple Choice

 Osmoreceptors appear to

• A) increase their rate of firing when placed in a hypertonic solution and decrease their rate of firing when placed in a hypotonic solution.
• B) increase their rate of firing when placed in a hypotonic solution and decrease their rate of firing when placed in a hypertonic solution.
• C) increase their rate of firing when blood pressure drops.
• D) decrease their rate of firing when blood pressure drops.

---

Definitions:

Present Value

The current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.

Depreciation Tax Shield

The reduction in taxable income for businesses that results from claiming depreciation expenses, thereby lowering tax liabilities.

Break-Even Lease Payment

The lease payment amount at which the cost of leasing equals the cost of owning, resulting in no net profit or loss.

Straight-Line Method

A technique in accounting for evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.